raindog308, Author at LowEndBox

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Jul 27, 2026

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The Economics of AI and Why Cost-Conscious Companies Hate It

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Jul 26, 2026

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Let's look at why AI adoption has been very slow in several different Fortune 500 companies. The main reason is that it adds cost rather than reduces it, which is the opposite of what's supposed to happen.

The Economics of AI and Why Cost-Conscious Companies Hate It

What Will Be the Sixth Epoch of Computing?

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Jul 25, 2026

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Since the 80s, like clockwork, there's a new big trend in IT every decade. What will the trend of the 2030s be?

What Will Be the Sixth Epoch of Computing?

The Contagious Interview: The Slimeyness of LinkedIn is Truly Becoming Next Level

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Jul 24, 2026

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I was chatting with my eldest daughter, a software dev, last night and we got on the topic of LinkedIn recruiters. Some of the tactics used by these people are familiar to anyone who's been looking for a job. But now there's a new risk.

The Contagious Interview: The Slimeyness of LinkedIn is Truly Becoming Next Level

Is LowEndBox Written by AI? No!

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Jul 23, 2026

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I was chatting yesterday with an acquaintance and mentioned that I work on a popular hosting blog. He asked: "do you really write anymore? Or is all just feeding prompts to AI?" It's a fair question.

Why Oracle’s Trouble in Wisconsin Is a Big Deal

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Jul 22, 2026

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Like you, I saw a news article last week about Oracle something something Wisconsin something something billions of dollars and moved on to the next headline. OK, so a regulator is mad at Oracle because the locals are mad about datacenters jacking up their electricity rates. Yet another story in a long line of such stories, and eventually either the people (long shot) or the lobbyists (where I'd put my money) will win. But this story is much more significant.

Why Oracle’s Trouble in Wisconsin Is a Big Deal

One Step at a Time: Interview with M’barek Dhibi, CEO and Founder of Pawnhoster, Plus a Deal for You!

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Jul 21, 2026

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We recently sat down with M'Barek Dhibi, CEO of Pawnhoster, to learn more about this emerging company and what they offer in shared - and soon VPS - hosting.

One Step at a Time: Interview with M’barek Dhibi, CEO and Founder of Pawnhoster, Plus a Deal for You!

Deep Lore on the Tabletop Roleplaying Game You May Own Without Knowing It: Cyberpunk 2020

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Jul 20, 2026

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If you bought Cyberpunk 2077, you got a digital bonus you may have not collected: a PDF version of the tabletop roleplaying game Cyberpunk 2020.

Deep Lore on the Tabletop Roleplaying Game You May Own Without Knowing It: Cyberpunk 2020

END OF AN ERA: Luxvps Closes Its Special Offer Category on July 31, 2026!

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Jul 19, 2026

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Luxvps recently contacted us to alert our readers that they are retiring their special offers category! Even their regular prices are a steal but this category features the deepest discounts and the best prices. Act now to get in on the remaining deals before July 31!

END OF AN ERA: Luxvps Closes Its Special Offer Category on July 31, 2026!

Another Bonus Code Drop for ServerHost’s MacBook Neo Giveaway! Get a 16GB VPS for $99.99/Year or a 2GB for Only $16.99/Year!

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Jul 18, 2026

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Win a MacBook Neo and ServerHost credit in our July giveaway! And a get a 16GB VPS for only $99.99/year, plus great deals on smaller systems, too!

The Kind of Bill I’ve NEVER Gotten From a LowEnd Provider

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Jul 17, 2026

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Image if you created an S3 bucket on Amazon Web Services a few years ago and stuck a couple files in it. Months roll by and you're accustomed to getting a bill for a few cents each time. Then one day you wake up and your bill is $2.5 billion dollars.

The Kind of Bill I’ve NEVER Gotten From a LowEnd Provider

What if Your Provider’s Storage Gets Corrupted?

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Jul 16, 2026

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Yesterday on LowEndTalk, member @idroid007 posed a question that probably never occurs to most VPS subscribers: What if your VPS provider's storage gets corrupted? The answer is...it depends.

What if Your Provider’s Storage Gets Corrupted?

Looking for a Cheap VPS in Singapore? Kainode Has You Covered! Check Out Their New Lineup

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Jul 15, 2026

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Welcome back, Kainode! We last featured them back in May. They recently contacted us to feature their new VPS offer lineup in Singapore.

Looking for a Cheap VPS in Singapore? Kainode Has You Covered! Check Out Their New Lineup

Summer is Here! Avoid the Nightmare of Buying From a Summer Host

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Jul 14, 2026

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Summer has been with us for a few weeks, officially starting June 20th. We are now in the season of summer hosts.

Summer is Here! Avoid the Nightmare of Buying From a Summer Host

HostNamaste: Dedicated Physical CPU • Enterprise SSD Storage • Windows & Linux • USA • Canada • France

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Jul 13, 2026

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HostNamaste's Virtual Dedicated Servers (VDS) are designed for businesses, developers, hosting providers, virtualization labs and high-performance workloads that require consistent CPU performance, dedicated memory and enterprise-grade reliability. Whether you're hosting websites, running Docker containers, Windows Remote Desktop, VPNs, game servers or business applications, our VDS platform provides the power and flexibility you need.

HostNamaste: Dedicated Physical CPU • Enterprise SSD Storage • Windows & Linux • USA • Canada • France

No Limit! New LowEndTalk Community Provider NolimitHost Has Some Nice Offers in Chicago and Frankfurt!

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Jul 12, 2026

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NolimitHost is new to the LowEnd community, and they're making a splash with not one but TWO offers.

No Limit! New LowEndTalk Community Provider NolimitHost Has Some Nice Offers in Chicago and Frankfurt!

The Era of Vibe-Coded Operating Systems is Upon Us

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Jul 11, 2026

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Postgres was recently rewritten in Rust in a month. Someone vibe-coded their own OS in the same period of time. The, um, bright and shining future is here?!?

The Era of Vibe-Coded Operating Systems is Upon Us

LET’S GO! Bonus Code Drop for ServerHost’s MacBook Neo Giveaway! Get a 16GB VPS for $99.99/Year or a 2GB for Only $16.99/Year!

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Jul 10, 2026

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Win a MacBook Neo and ServerHost credit in our July giveaway! And a get a 16GB VPS for only $99.99/year, plus great deals on smaller systems, too!

Ginernet “Made a Decision”: Upload a Selfie or No Control Panel for You!

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Jul 09, 2026

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Ginernet now requires subscribers to upload a selfie or lose access to their VPS control panel. And by default, this selfie will be used to train AI models.

Ginernet “Made a Decision”: Upload a Selfie or No Control Panel for You!

Re-Enabling AES-NI on VPSes That Don’t Pass the Feature Through

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Jul 08, 2026

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LowEndTalk member @forest shared an interesting technique to enable AES-NI even when the provider doesn't pass it through.

Re-Enabling AES-NI on VPSes That Don’t Pass the Feature Through

Yeee-ouch! Guest-to-Host Escape Vulnerability in Linux KVM/x86

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Jul 07, 2026

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There's a pretty grisly CVE making the rounds. It's being marketed as Januscape (CVE-2026-53359), and if you're a hosting provider, it's a headache.

Yeee-ouch! Guest-to-Host Escape Vulnerability in Linux KVM/x86

Get a Great Deal on a Dedicated Server with UNLIMITED BANDWIDTH in North America from Felware! They’re Back with Deals After an Infrastructure Refresh!

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Jul 06, 2026

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If you're in the market for a dedicated server, Felware is a company worth checking out. We've featured them many times in the past, and now they're back after making some large upgrades.

Get a Great Deal on a Dedicated Server with UNLIMITED BANDWIDTH in North America from Felware! They’re Back with Deals After an Infrastructure Refresh!

Win a MacBook Neo & 3x $50 ServerHost Credits! Get a 16GB VPS for $99.99/Year or a 2GB for Only $16.99/Year!

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Jul 05, 2026

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Win a MacBook Neo and ServerHost credit in our July giveaway! And a get a 16GB VPS for only $99.99/year, plus great deals on smaller systems, too!

One of My Faves: Sharpen Your Assembly Language Skills with TIS-100! (And it’s 50% Off Right Now)

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Jul 04, 2026

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I've always been fond of code-writing games. Writing code in a sandbox with "real game consequences" is a great way to learn the fundamentals of problem-solving via programming. A few years ago I crossed paths with TIS-100, a fun game where you write assembler to solve various problems.

One of My Faves: Sharpen Your Assembly Language Skills with TIS-100! (And it’s 50% Off Right Now)

ALMOST GONE! Get a BONUS CODE for ColoCrossing’s Synology NAS, AirPods Max, Apple Watch, and MORE Giveaway! And Get a Dedicated Server for Only $29/Month!

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Jul 03, 2026

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Happy July 4th! Community provider ColoCrossing is hosting a giveaway for our readers! Win a NAS, AirPods Max, Apple Watch, Amazon Echo Show, or Meta Glasses. Enter now through July 4, 2026.

Supermicro Just Can’t Stop Breaking the Law